Dr Lolita Maria Mostert – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr Lolita Maria Mostert – Specialist Psychiatrist – Kenilworth

Dr. Lolita Maria Mostert serves as a specialist psychiatrist at Akeso Kenilworth in Cape Town. She earned her MBChB from Stellenbosch University in 2003 and then completed her specialist training at the University of the Witwatersrand, achieving Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FC Psych). Additionally, she holds a Master’s in Ayurvedic and Integrative Medicine from Maharishi International University in the USA. Her dual training guides an approach that blends evidence-based psychiatry with holistic modalities.

Since joining Akeso Kenilworth in 2015, Dr. Mostert has focused on Adolescent Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, and Neuropsychiatric Disorders such as Dementia. Moreover, she has developed a special interest in Geriatric Psychiatry, supporting older adults facing memory and cognitive challenges. She works within a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers. Consequently, patients receive integrated treatment plans tailored to their individual histories and needs.

Services

Furthermore, Dr. Mostert offers the following services at Akeso Kenilworth:

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments: Conduct detailed evaluations using advanced diagnostic tools to identify mental health conditions.

• Individual and Group Therapy: Provide evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy, peer-support groups, and family therapy.

• Medication Management: Optimize psychotropic prescriptions with careful monitoring to ensure efficacy and minimize side effects.

• Mood Disorder Treatment: Deliver specialized care for depression and bipolar disorder through pharmacological and psychotherapeutic strategies.

• Anxiety and Stress Management: Teach resilience training, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness practices.

• Psychotic Disorder Care: Support patients with schizophrenia and related conditions in a structured therapeutic environment.

• Trauma and PTSD Support: Offer trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy and EMDR to address post-traumatic stress.

• Substance Use and Addiction Programmes: Implement multidisciplinary detoxification, relapse-prevention, and recovery planning.

• Eating Disorder Management: Coordinate medical, nutritional, and psychological interventions for conditions like anorexia and bulimia.

• Neuropsychiatric Evaluations: Assess dementia and other cognitive disorders with interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Preventative Mental Health Strategies: Educate on early-warning signs and lifestyle modifications to reduce long-term risks.

• Telepsychiatry Services: Provide secure virtual follow-ups and remote monitoring via digital mood-tracking platforms.

• Occupational and Recreational Therapy: Facilitate skill-building workshops and therapeutic activities in dedicated lounge areas.

Additional Information

Akeso Kenilworth features state-of-the-art facilities, including private therapy suites, group treatment rooms, and neuroimaging-compatible consultation areas. The clinic offers both inpatient and outpatient programmes to support seamless transitions of care. Additionally, an on-site pharmacy refill service and comfortable communal lounges foster recovery and peer support.

The multidisciplinary team collaborates closely on each patient’s care plan, ensuring that physical health, emotional well-being, and spiritual balance receive equal attention. Moreover, Dr. Mostert integrates holistic practices such as Ayurvedic wellness techniques alongside conventional treatment to address root causes rather than symptoms alone. Consequently, patients engage actively in tracking their progress through personalized digital tools.

Schedule a consultation today to begin a personalized path toward mental wellness under the expert care of Dr. Lolita Maria Mostert at Akeso Kenilworth.